Chapter 735: The Dragon's Onslaught
Chapter 735: The Dragon's Onslaught
"My 'Righteous'..." Alice trailed off, not expecting Lindsey to ask such a question at this moment.
The Righteous Path girl was more inclined to action. As she moved forward, she spoke to Lindsey, who was keeping up with her, "The path I walk is to end this prolonged conflict and bring peace to the people, rather than letting the endless flames of war continue to wreak havoc."
Alice's words hung in the air. Lindsey couldn't help but curve his lips into a slight smile, walking alongside such a capable companion made this adventure feel like a walk in the park.
The two fell silent, marching side by side by side towards the True East.
The air grew warmer with each passing moment. In the distance, the approaching Dragonbeast's wings flapped, drawing ever closer in the fiery glow.
Yet, the sky and the world stretched boundlessly.
Given the creature's speed, it would likely take around an hour to reach the Floating Island where Silver City resided.
Mere minutes later, Lindsey and Alice reached the edge of the Floating Island. The island's operational rules had been modified by the Organizer; despite the approaching Dragonbeast, the smaller islands continued their original trajectories, while the three large islands tirelessly shuttled back and forth.
Half an hour ago, the temporary camp had been a quiet night-time respite.
Now, it had transformed.
Craftsmen worked through the night, modifying the structures, turning the camp into a defensive fortress.
Warriors who had been resting with their eyes closed were now standing alert, their gazes fixed on the approaching flames from the East.
Only the believers acting as physicians seemed to be in a delicate position.
They whispered among themselves, and most had prepared to leave the island.
Under Leaf Haiya's leadership, the majority of the people's hearts were united.
However, deep within the minds of these believers, the word 'Faith' held them captive, their deeper souls interfering with their will.
At that moment, the War Chief, who was leading the troops at the front, also noticed Lindsey and Alice.
Their arrival from the direction of Silver City caught his attention.
The War Chief misinterpreted their presence and asked with a subtle change in tone, "Why have you two come from the city?"
"Could it be that Lady Leaf Haiya..." The warrior's voice trailed off.
He felt the unique will and power of the Righteous Path emanating from Alice, a power that protected everyone on the island, especially the warriors on the front lines in the Eastern camp. Normally, the presence of a Righteous Path member would prompt him to draw his sword and engage in battle, given his loyalty to his ruler.
But at this moment, a greater threat loomed overhead.
The approaching Dragonbeast was the Sword of Damocles about to fall.
Considering Alice's expressed will and her actions to protect everyone, the usually intolerable differences in their positions became negotiable.
The warrior's expression shifted repeatedly.
Alice, with her keen perception, noticed the psychological changes in the warrior before her.
So, the first thing the Righteous Path girl did was to establish her leadership on the Eastern front:
"I excel at commanding battles."
"From now on, for the sake of our survival and victory over the enemy, I ask that you all follow my commands."
Everyone present, except for the believers, had their thoughts aligned under Alice's influence.
The Righteous Path girl, having assessed the situation, quickly approached the craftsmen and instructed them on the next steps.
"Ferland, reinforce the foundation beneath the walls."
"Nar, water is not an option; the Dragonbeast's fire attribute will directly damage the structure!"
"Reinforce behind the walls; these are for countering the impact!"
Their cooperation over the past few days had been invaluable.
Alice's words immediately summoned the names of the corresponding craftsmen, leaving them momentarily stunned.
People were unsure of Alice's identity. Yet, they felt a sense of familiarity, as if they had been under her leadership for the past few days.
"Roar!"
At that moment, a furious roar echoed from the horizon.
The Dragonbeast drew closer to the Floating Island, and Lindsey could clearly see its silhouette hidden beneath the flames.
The aerial beast opened its massive mouth.
In the area of its throat and lips, Essence gathered into bright spots, and fire elements rapidly converged. Under the influence of the power gestating within its chest cavity, the Essence condensed into a gray cloud of smoke, which then ignited in the air.
Boom!
The Dragonbeast reared its head and unleashed a downward attack.
A pillar of crimson fire erupted, resembling a sharp blade slicing downward from above.
Although it wasn't an Awakener, its power was genuinely that of the Seventh Stage.
Even its ordinary breath was almost earth-shattering.
The air was pierced by the pillar of fire, leaving a trail across the sky like an ugly scar.
"Tsk!"
Seeing the approaching flames, Lindsey immediately equipped the Flame Engraving, preparing to counter the attack.
But at this critical moment, behind them, at the top of the castle in the Silver City, a white light shone from the tower's tip.
The white beam shot straight out, resembling a silver pillar.
It collided with the fiery pillar that pierced the heavens.
Boom!
Lindsey looked up.
The shattered Essence reverberated between heaven and earth.
The Dragonbeast's pillar of fire was clearly more powerful. Realizing that its attack was being resisted, it intensified its efforts in anger, further increasing the destructive force of its attack! In contrast, the beam of light from the apex of the Silver City seemed peculiar.
The power of the Essence was devoid of human emotions, resembling a force driven by machinery, maintaining a consistently stable form.
Alice, standing beside Lindsey, reminded him, "Lindsey, this is the power of the Craftsman's creation!"
Lindsey nodded in understanding.
"I see. The Organizer must have left his trump card in the city before departing!"
At that moment, Alice had already given orders to the camp for their mission.
Holding the Law Steel Sword, she and Lindsey approached the edge of the Floating Island, with the raging flames right before their eyes.
"The Seventh Stage Beast has completely transcended ordinary life. But the Dragonbeast..." Alice pointed to her head and chest, "...with its emphasis on physical prowess, also possesses physical weaknesses. Destroying its brain and heart could be the key to killing it!"
Lindsey nodded slightly.
He opened his equipment list, mentally organizing several corresponding attack methods.
"Roar!"
At that moment, another furious roar echoed from the distant sky.
Although the Dragonbeast's breath could suppress the Silver City's resistance, it couldn't completely crush and destroy the city.
Suddenly, the beast's fire-breathing action halted.
This didn't signal the end.
The beast continued forward, its lips, throat, and even chest glowing with bright spots, emitting an even more dazzling light.
The flames then began to condense at an unimaginable speed, only to suddenly disappear from its mouth.
Hiss!
An orange thread of atomic rays suddenly appeared 5 meters in front of the Dragonbeast's massive maw.
It charged forward in an instant.
Within a second, it pierced through the Silver City's resistance, and the intense heat melted the central castle from the top.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
